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The Largely Equine History of Veterinary Medicine
Vets have been around for a long time, but mainly to care for horses. When horse travel went away, guess who saved the profession? Dogs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Short Stuff: Bird Migration
Where are all those birds flying anyway? How do they decide? When do they do it? All of these questions, and more, are answered in this week's ep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Must We Suffer Emotional Pain?
Its part of the human condition, to feel the pain of sorrow, loss, embarrassment. But isnt it kind of weird that an overwhelming emotion can cause you physical discomfort or even pain? Turns out that depends on how you think about the mind and the body.
Selects: Elephants: The Best Animals?
Elephants are pretty much the best. Why? Josh and Chuck will let you know in great detail in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Attachment Theory Works
A theory in the field of psychology has become so pervasive, its generally taken on faith that its true. It says that how your parents respond to you during a short window in your infancy has lifelong effects on your personality. Could this be correct?S
Short Stuff: Adam's Apples and Throat Lumps
This week's short stuff is all about throat lumps and Adam's apples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let's Talk About John DeLorean
John DeLorean: visionary, car maker extraordinaire, buyer of large amounts of cocaine, provider of time machine chassis. There is a lot to understand about John DeLorean so lets get busy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Selects: How Game Shows Work
Join Josh and Chuck and a whole bunch of great people at the Gothic Theatre in Denver for this live show on game shows and their place in cultures around the world, recorded on June 28, 2018. You just come right on down, why don’t you?See omnystudio.com/l
Toast: As in browned bread
Toast is bread that has been browned by heat. It's delicious. This is our ode to toast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Short Stuff: Women Pirates
The Golden Age of Pirates didnt have just men floating on the high seas. Some women became very successful pirates and today youll learn about two of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.